This biographical data was taken from the Federal Judicial Center [link] on Sep 27, 2017:

Born 1933 in Allentown, PA

Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of PennsylvaniaNominated by Gerald Ford on November 18, 1974, to a seat vacated by John Morgan Davis. Confirmed by the Senate on December 18, 1974, and received commission on December 20, 1974. Served as chief judge, 1993-1998. Service terminated on December 31, 1998, due to retirement.